Dupli-Color Restoration Challenge 2009 - Chance At $10,000

Are you proud of the vehicle restoration project you've completed? Then take the Dupli-Color(r) Restoration Challenge for a chance to win $10,000, a trip to Las Vegas, and Advance Auto Parts Gift Cards. This unique challenge will give vehicle restoration enthusiasts from around the country the opportunity to be recognized for the craftsmanship they've demonstrated on their favorite vehicle restoration project. In addition to Advance Auto Parts Gift Cards, the TOP 32 entries will also be pitted against one another in a bracket-style contest where voting will determine the best restoration project and the winner of the Grand Prize - $10,000 and a Trip for 2 to Las Vegas. Each week enthusiasts will be able to log on to www.restorationchallenge.com and vote for their favorite vehicle restoration projects in numerous head-to-head match-ups. The winners of each of the week-long match-ups will advance to the next round and get one step closer to winning the Grand Prize. The Dupli-Color(r) Restoration Challenge is not only for those who have completed vehicle restoration projects. All voters are entered into weekly drawings for Advance Auto Parts Gift Cards. "Dupli-Color's(r) Restoration Challenge will provide the many talented restoration enthusiasts out there with an opportunity to showcase their skills. It is also great for people who perhaps don't have the time or money to restore a vehicle themselves but like cool cars and want to win some great prizes, " said Steve Spirko, Dupli-Color(r) Product Manager. Vehicle restoration projects can be submitted into the Dupli-Color(r) Restoration Challenge beginning March 20, 2009 through June 15, 2009 at www.restorationchallenge.com. The 5 week-long rounds of voting in the Dupli-Color(r) Restoration Challenge will begin June 29, 2009 with the Grand Prize Winner announced on August 7, 2009.

Think your project has a shot at Dupli-Color's(r) RESTORATION CHALLENGE 2009 title? Submit your entry today at RestorationChallenge.com and see what the rest of the country thinks.

Below is a brief overview of the rules for Dupli-Color's(r) RESTORATION CHALLENGE 2009. Please visit RestorationChallenge.com for official rules and details.

About Dupli-Color(r) Products Group:Dupli-Color(r) Products Group, a division of The Sherwin-Williams Company, is the leading manufacturer of top-quality aerosol, touch-up, general purpose and automotive specialty products. The company is a leading OEM supplier, providing Exact-Match paint and innovative coatings since 1938.

RESTORATION CHALLENGE 2009 brought to you by Dupli-Color(r) Products Group

HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK:If you think your vehicle restoration project has a shot to win Dupli-Color's(r) RESTORATION CHALLENGE 2009, simply visit www.restorationchallenge.com to submit before & after images along with a written description of your vehicle restoration project by June 15, 2009. All approved entries will be featured at www.restorationchallenge.com for the duration of the contest. A team of automotive professionals will review all the entries received from across the United States and the TOP 32 entries will then be seeded based on the Judging Criteria into brackets. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite restored vehicles during 5 rounds of match-ups. The vehicles with the most votes for each head-to-head match-up will advance to the next round. The restored vehicle obtaining the most electronic votes at the end of Round 5 shall be declared the Grand Prize winner of the Dupli-Color's(r) RESTORATION CHALLENGE 2009.

WHO CAN ENTER:To enter Dupli-Color's(r) RESTORATION CHALLENGE 2009, participants must be 18 years of age and eligible entries must involve the restoration of any land motor vehicle (Car, Truck, Van, SUV, Motorcycle, Bus). The restoration must be a do-it-yourself project of at least the exterior of the vehicle involving body work. Use of Dupli-Color(r) Products is not required. The restoration project must be substantially completed without the assistance of any body shop, professional restorer or mechanic in their professional capacity. The restoration must not have been completed prior to January 1, 2000.

HOW WILL THE TOP 32 BE SELECTED:Judging of entries will be completed by a team of automotive professionals and will be based on the following Judging Criteria: a) quality of the do-it-yourself restoration with minimal professional assistance (40%), b) use of products on various areas of the vehicle (30%), and c)the overall appearance of the vehicle upon completed restoration (30%).